Rickey Henderson: Big leaguers mourn death of MLB’s all-time steals leader

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Rickey Henderson, the legendary MLB leadoff hitter and base stealer, passed away at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy of breaking records and redefining the game with his flamboyant style of play. Henderson holds the all-time stolen base record with 1,406, including a single-season record of 130 steals in 1982, and is remembered for his unique blend of speed, power, and charisma that earned him a first-ballot induction into the Hall of Fame...

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